Japan's Largest Union Aims for 6% Wage Hike

UA Zensen, Japan's largest industrial union, is targeting a 6% pay increase in upcoming wage negotiations, maintaining the same goal set for the current year. The union comprises 2,130 smaller unions, representing 1.9 million workers, across various industries including service, textiles, and distribution.

Japan's largest industrial union, UA Zensen, announced plans to seek a 6% pay increase in next year's wage negotiations. This target matches the baseline goal set for this year's discussions.

The union encompasses about 2,130 smaller unions and represents 1.9 million workers across multiple sectors such as services, textiles, and distribution.

With its vast membership, UA Zensen stands as Japan's top sector-to-sector union, advocating for improved pay conditions in 2024.

(With inputs from agencies.)